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After my first make-up trial left me wanting more, I started contacting local makeup artists to get some information. What I found out shocked me. Maybe I’m naive, but I can’t believe that these people were charging an average of $200 for wedding day makeup (especially when, if I’d liked the first MUA I’d had a trial with, she’d have charged only $50).
Furthermore, everyone I spoke to had a 3 person minimum, which meant that they wouldn’t travel to our site just to do my makeup. I could have them do my bridesmaids’ makeup, but I really can’t afford to pay for everyone, and I don’t want to ask the girls to pay for it themselves.
Feeling frustrated, I decided to see if I could do my makeup myself. Armed with my giant arsenal of rarely-used products and Miss Rainbow’s kick-ass tutorials, I set out to see if I could, as Rainbow says, ace my face. I knew that I probably wouldn’t get professional-caliber results, but I figured that I could look at least as good if not better than I did in my first trial, which, as a reminder, looked like this:
Not bad, but not GOOD. Very average.
So here is what I used:
Face:
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation in Flesh
Benefit Boi-ing Concealer in Light
Benefit High Beam (on cheeks and brow bones)
Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder
Eyes:
Anastasia Brow Express Kit in Brunette
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Urban Decay Eye shadows in Sin (brow bone), Stray Dog (lid) and Smog (crease)
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eyeliner in Bourbon
Cover Girl LashExact Mascara in Very Black
Lips:
And, finally, here is the result:
What do you think? I think it’s better than my first trial, and if I practice, maybe I’ll get it to where I’d like to be.
Would you do your own makeup on your wedding day, or would you rather leave it to the pros?
How much did you spend on all that makeup? I guess if you are planning on using it all up, it’s worth it, but if not you may as well go with the expensive makeup artist!
great job! the list of products alone made my head spin and I’m so impressed with how it came out. Very natural but definitely says I’m the bride!
I think it looks awesome! I did my own makeup and it turned out good 
I would go a touch heavier on the eyes though to make sure they pop in pictures!
@Betsy: This is all makeup that I already owned. I didn’t buy anything extra just for the wedding.
You look so fresh faced and young! That Nars Orgasm blush has been my every day blush for years, it looks good on everyone and gives that perfect healthy glow! I personally would go a little bit heavier on the eyes because of pictures, but other than that I think you look gorg!
I’m DIYing my makeup and my friend’s for her wedding (thank God she’s pale, too, lol, so I can just use stuff we already own). I love seeing makeup tutorials, you did a great job!
Your skin looks beautiful! I think you could maybe go with a little bolder color for lips? It looks nice the way it is, but it could really pop (if you wanted it to) Great job though!
you look so beautiful! I had planned on doing my own makeup, but when the morning came around, I just couldn’t make my hands be still enough to apply it, so I had a friend do it, no trial. Fortunately, it turned out great!! 
WOW! great job, lady! ooh, and you’re using some of my favorite makeup bits - moonbeam and orgasm, to name a few!
i was 99% set to do my own makeup because of exactly what you went through…but at the last minute, a good friend, who’s also a makeup artist, offered to do it.
I went to Sephora and a lot of those products are what they used on me! I think it looks great
You’ve got some serious skills! You look great and I love that lip color!
You’ve got it in the bag girlfriend! You can definitely do it yourself and look fabulous. You are glowing!
You look AMAZING. I think this should totally be your wedding day look!
You look great! So much better than the trial. And now I’m super excited because I own most of those products so I’ll be able to try out the look for myself
You look beautiful, good job ! You are using a lot of my favorite products. I am getting my make up done , even though I can do it myself, i just don’t want to worry about it
Seriously, you look fantastic! I love how it looks natural, fresh and light!
Your job definitely looks better then your 1st make up trial. Very natural and pretty!
I think you look absolutely stunning in both pictures! You’re going to be such a gorgeous bride.
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Ms. Sloth, Philadelphia Age and Occupation: 35, Account Manager and Fashion Blogger Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Design Admin Engagement Date: December 25, 2009 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Bartram's Garden About Me: I'm an internet junkie and music snob with a good eye for a bargain. I couldn't live without thrift store shopping, cheeseburgers, sushi, Coke Zero, websites devoted to silly photos of baby animals, Photoshop, and Mr. Sloth. Speaking of which, he and I are a pair of goofball homebody nerds who love our beagle (the most ridiculously adorable dog EVER) to an embarrassing degree. We're planning a low-key and intimate yet festive and quirky outdoor wedding with DIY details and deeply personal touches, and it's all taking place in the city where we fell in love and call home: Philadelphia.
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